Fundamentals of Body MRI

Effectively perform and interpret MR body imaging with this concise, highly illustrated resource. Fundamentals of Body MRI, 3rd Edition, covers the essential concepts residents, fellows, and practitioners need to know, laying a solid foundation for understanding the basics and making accurate diagnoses. This easy-to-use title in the Fundamentals of Radiology series covers all common body MR imaging indications and conditions, while providing new content on body MRI emergencies, physics, and noninterpretive skills with an emphasis on quality and safety.

It covers all common body MR imaging content, along with a discussion of how physics, techniques, hardware, and artifacts affect results, all summarized in an easy-to-read format with practical applications throughout. It features more than 1,600 detailed MRI images and 100 algorithms and diagrams that highlight key findings and help you grasp the visual nuances of images you're likely to encounter.

The book contains extensively revised content on liver lesions, including new coverage on the LI-RADS system, and new safety tips and guidelines that keep you up to date. It includes new information on MR defecography and advances in rectal cancer staging and post-treatment imaging, including new content on inflammatory bowel disease. An eBook version is included with purchase, allowing you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to six weeks following the publication date.